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Preheat the fryer to 360 degrees F.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a dough hook, add the yeast, sugar, shortening, and milk, mix for 2 minutes.
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Add the egg.
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Mix well.
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Add 2 cups of the flour, the chestnut flour and salt.
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Beat at low speed until all of the flour is incorporated, about 1 minute.
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Then beat at medium speed until the mixture forms a ball, leaves the sides of the bowl, and climbs up the dough hook.
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Remove the dough from the bowl.
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Using your hands, form the dough into a smooth ball.
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Lightly oil a bowl.
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Place the dough in the bowl and turn it to oil all sides.
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Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until it doubles in size, about 2 hours.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
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Lightly dust the surface of the dough.
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Roll out the rectangle to 12 1/2 inches long by 10 inches wide and about 1/4-inch thick.
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With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 20 (2 1/2-inch) square beignets.
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Fry the beignets, a couple at a time until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Serve warm.
